Southern Africa Budget Tours and Affordable Trip Packages 2025/2026
Unlock affordable adventures in Southern Africa. Looking for a cost-effective way to explore Southern Africa? Our budget-friendly tours deliver exceptional experiences without compromising on the quality of your journey.
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Simple stays with essential amenities. Typically guesthouses, hostels or hotels rated below 3 stars — clean, no-frills, and great for value-conscious travelers.
Comfortable and reliable 3-star stays. Expect private rooms, en-suite bathrooms, and solid amenities — a great balance between comfort and cost.
Upscale 4-5 star hotels and lodges. Enjoy high-end service, refined comfort, and premium locations — ideal for travelers seeking extra indulgence.
Craving an adventure that captures the soul of southern Africa? The "Kruger, Coast & Cape" tour takes you from Johannesburg to Cape Town over 22 unforgettable days. This moderately active trip combines game drives in Kruger National Park, golden beaches, and the lush wetlands of the St Lucia Estuary. Meet Xhosa communities in Cintsa, hike scenic coastlines, and end with two lively nights in Cape Town. Accommodation, meals, and transport are provided, letting you focus on exploring. The standout feature is its comprehensive coverage—from savanna to city, beach to vineyard—making this tour package a diverse and richly rewarding journey for those with a love of varied scenery and local culture.
Road tripWildlife
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Camping, Lodge, Sleeper Bus, Hut
Age Range
15-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Cape Town, Johannesburg, Drakens
Cape Town, Johannesburg, Drakensberg, Lesotho Highlands, Cintsa, Addo Elephant National Park, Tsitsikamma National Park, Oudtshoorn, Kruger National Park, Swellendam, Hermanus, Hlane Royal National Park, Mozambique Beach Camp, St Lucia Estuary, Zululand, Durban
I really enjoyed the trip and the way camping was mixed into the other accommodations.
However, it would have been nice to have some more options for Cape Town add-ons, even if we couldn’t do all of them. I.e see Nelson Mandela’s prison. I also think the township tour should be an inclusion.
The walking safari in Zambia was a bit too expensive though, considering we only did like 30-40min of walking.
was fantastic in the way he welcomed us to his home country and spoke about life in Africa.
Adventure
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Camping, Hotel, Tent, Guest House
Age Range
18-35 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Cape Town, Kruger National Park
Cape Town, Kruger National Park, Chobe National Park, Makgadikgadi Pans, Okavango Delta, Maun, Johannesburg, Victoria Falls
The Southern Africa Safari trip was incredible! was an amazing tour guide with so much knowledge about South Africa and its surrounding countries. was also a great TM in Namibia. I had the time of my life on this trip and I wish I could do it all over again! It has got me so excited to go back to Africa and do more exploring of these beautiful countries.
Wildlife safaris and game drives
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Tent, Camping, Guest House, Hotel
Age Range
18-35 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Cape Town, Kasane, Windhoek, Cho
Cape Town, Kasane, Windhoek, Chobe National Park, Makgadikgadi Pans, Okavango Delta, Maun, Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, Etosha National Park, Kruger National Park, Johannesburg, Victoria Falls
I had an amazing time. Highlights were Kruger national park and the Delta and the nighlty camp fires under the stars. It was a well planned trip mainly due to our tour leader Thabang, Lizzie our cook and Vincent our driver. There were long drives as per the itinerary but it was the only way to see the beautiful southern africa in a timely manner. Thank you for a great trip!
Road tripWildlife
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Camping, Sleeper Bus, Home-stay
Age Range
15-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Johannesburg, Victoria Falls, Hw
Johannesburg, Victoria Falls, Hwange National Park, Bulawayo, Moremi Gorge, Blouberg, Kruger National Park, Khama Rhino Sanctuary, Maun, Okavango Delta, Nata, Chobe National Park
I thought every single day was the best day of my life... Until the next day came along and overtook it, and then the next day and the next...
The Okavango Delta is pure magic. Easily the best place to see wildlife in Africa (and I have been to most of them on Contiki's). Its remote, there are barely any other tourists on safari out there and it felt like we were truly in Africa, experiencing it for how it should be and not a tourist destination to see wildlife. The camping set up there is awesome, you arrive and everything is set up from your tents and bedding, to a fire place to sit around at night, to a dining tent and chill tent on the river to watch elephants come downt to drink in the middle of the day - right in front of us! On the Game Drives we saw lions and even Wild Dogs (Painted Wolf) pups as well as the adults on the hunt. The safari vehicles had fridges to keep the beers cold, charge ports for our phones and a roof to climb on to watch the sunset over the Delta's waterways while lions were calling in the distance.
The Meerkats at the salt pans were amazing to see go about their day without even giving us a glance as we got close for photos and the sunset on the pans where you can see the horizon 360 degrees around you was extra special.
And Chobe was out of this world... That sunset on the river when everyone had left the park but we stayed in it at Contiki Special Campsite, plus the leopard in the tree... Goosebumps...
And I nearly forgot the adrendline and pure adventure of Victoria Falls. Bungeeing, rafting, heli flights, walking safaris... It has everything to get the heart racing but also some activity from sitting on safari vehicles. I guess some of the activities are pricey, but I felt super safe doing everything and would always rather pay a higher price for safety on the adventurous activities. I'd reccomend them all! The accommodation here felt so fancy with swimming pool, the spray of the falls in the distance, elephants drinking at the waterhole in front and out the back you could safely walk into town to do some shopping or exploring...
A trip I could VERY easily do again and again. Every safari drive is different with varying chances of seeing different animals doing different things (drinking/eating/hunting/playing with babies etc etc). Every drive felt special and unique...
The Africa bug has bitten me hard - I cant wait to go back
Natural landmarks sightseeing
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Camping, Hotel, Lodge, Tent
Age Range
18-35 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Victoria Falls, Maun, Chobe Nati
Victoria Falls, Maun, Chobe National Park, Makgadikgadi Pans, Okavango Delta
This trip was a partnership with ECOTraining for 'Learn to Be a Safari guide'. This trip included daily bush hikes, lots of info from excellent guides, very yummy food and awesome game drives to see many animals in the wild. One of the best and most unique experiences.
What an amazing trip. We saw so many different cultures while visiting. Our tour guide was so enthusiastic about his country. His knowledge was unbelievable. So glad I got to share in the beauty of this country. Every where we went was so interesting and I learned so much. Definitely a trip for your bucket list.
Wildlife
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Lodge, Resort
Age Range
5-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Cape Town, Johannesburg, Gqeberh
Cape Town, Johannesburg, Gqeberha, Knysna, Kruger National Park, Eswatini, Hluhluwe, Durban, Drakensberg Mountains, Drakensberg, Chintsa
I really enjoyed the locations. Especially the Roman ruins and the villages we stayed in. It was a really great cultural experience.
Road tripWildlife
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Camping, Tent, Sleeper Bus, Bungalow
Age Range
15-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Nairobi, Cape Town, Spitzkoppe
Nairobi, Cape Town, Spitzkoppe, Etosha National Park, Grootfontein, Bagani, Okavango Delta, Chobe National Park, Victoria Falls, Bulawayo, Masvingo, Harare, Lusaka, Petauke, Orange River, South Luangwa National Park, Lake Malawi, Chitimba, Iringa, Mikumi National Park, Dar Es Salaam, Stone Town, Fish River Canyon, Bagamoyo, Usambara Mountains, Arusha, Karatu, Serengeti National Park, Mto Wa Mbu, Sesriem, Lake Nakuru National Park, Eldoret, Kampala, Kalinzu Forest National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kisoro, Gorilla Trek, Mbarara, Jinja, Sossusvlei, Kericho, Masai Mara National Reserve, Swakopmund
Travel from Kenya to Cape Town through some of Africa’s most incredible sights on this jaw-dropping 48-day overland journey. Explore Kenya’s bustling capital, keep your eyes open for the Big Five in the vast savannas of the Serengeti, hike through lush mountain terrain and traverse sprawling desert plains in Namibia. Sample unique flavours, meet warm and welcoming local communities, relax beachside in Zanzibar, and prepare for an unforgettable southbound adventure through some of Africa's best.
Road tripWildlife
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Camping, Tent, Sleeper Bus, Bungalow
Age Range
15-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Nairobi, Cape Town, Stone Town
Nairobi, Cape Town, Stone Town, Mikumi National Park, Iringa, Chitimba, Lake Malawi, South Luangwa National Park, Mto Wa Mbu, Petauke, Lusaka, Harare, Masvingo, Bulawayo, Victoria Falls, Chobe National Park, Serengeti National Park, Bagani, Okavango Delta, Grootfontein, Etosha National Park, Spitzkoppe, Swakopmund, Sesriem, Sossusvlei, Fish River Canyon, Orange River, Usambara Mountains, Dar Es Salaam
Immerse yourself in the wilds of Namibia and Zambia on the 12-day Okavango Delta Etosha Express Camping tour, a family-friendly trip starting in Livingstone and ending in Swakopmund. Explore Livingstone, Okavango Delta, Windhoek, and seven other fascinating destinations in a guided small group setting. With accommodation, transport, and meals provided, families can savor each day’s adventure, from game viewing to cultural encounters. The highlight of this tour package is its express format, making it possible to experience the best of the Okavango Delta and Etosha National Park in under two weeks—a perfect choice for families with limited time but big dreams.
ExplorerWildlife
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Camping, Tent
Age Range
18-75 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Windhoek, Livingstone, Etosha Na
Windhoek, Livingstone, Etosha National Park, Spitzkoppe, Swakopmund, Kasane, Nata, Maun, Okavango Delta, Ghanzi
